- The Vikings (13-4) are -3 point favorites vs the Giants (9-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 48 points
- Watch the game on FOX
The New York Giants (9-7) visit U.S. Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings (13-4) on Jan. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Minneapolis for this NFC Wild Card game.
The Vikings are betting favorites in this NFC Wild Card game, with the spread sitting at -3 (-110).
The Giants vs. Vikings Over/Under is 48 total points for the game.
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Giants vs. Vikings Odds, Spread, Over/Under, NFC Wild Card Game:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Giants | +3 -110 | 48 -110 | +140 |
| Vikings | -3 -110 | 48 -110 | -165 |
Giants vs. Vikings Prediction for NFC Wild Card game
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Vikings will win this NFC Wild Card game with 62.3% confidence.
Giants vs Vikings Spread Prediction for NFC Wild Card game
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Vikings will cover the spread in this NFC Wild Card game with 52.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Giants and Vikings, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Giants Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Giants players for this NFC Wild Card game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Daniel Jones has hit the Interceptions Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+7.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- Isaiah Hodgins has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Daniel Jones has hit the Completions Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 35% ROI)
- Daniel Jones has hit the Pass Attempts Over in his last 5 away games (+5.05 Units / 89% ROI)
- Isaiah Hodgins has hit the Receptions Over in his last 4 games (+4.60 Units / 97% ROI)
Best Vikings Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Vikings players for this NFC Wild Card game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Kirk Cousins has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.60 Units / 50% ROI)
- Justin Jefferson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.65 Units / 43% ROI)
- Justin Jefferson has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+5.35 Units / 55% ROI)
- Irv Smith has hit the Receptions Over in his last 4 games (+4.45 Units / 102% ROI)
- Dalvin Cook has hit the Carries Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 84% ROI)
Giants Best Bets for NFC Wild Card game:
- The New York Giants have hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.75 Units / 60% ROI)
- The New York Giants have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.65 Units / 47% ROI)
- The New York Giants have scored last in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.85 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New York Giants have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 games (+6.65 Units / 31% ROI)
- The New York Giants have covered the 2H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
Vikings Best Bets for NFC Wild Card game:
- The Minnesota Vikings have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 17 games (+10.70 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.30 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+8.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.90 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Minnesota Vikings have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Giants have gone 13-4 (+8.65 Units / 46.76% ROI).
- Giants are 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 31.37% ROI
- Giants are 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.95 Units / -15.73% ROI
- Giants are 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / ROI
Vikings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Vikings have gone 7-9 (-2.9 Units / -15.43% ROI).
- Vikings are 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.3 Units / 34.16% ROI
- Vikings are 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
- Vikings are 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
New York Giants: Keys to the Game vs. the Minnesota Vikings
The Giants are 3-12-1 (.188) on the road since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .458.
The Giants are winless (0-4) when rushing less than 25 times this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .321.
The Giants are undefeated (3-0-1) vs top 10 run defenses this season — tied for 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .435.
The Giants are 2-6 (.250) when not forcing a fumble this season — tied for 5th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .424.
Minnesota Vikings: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Giants
The Vikings are undefeated (9-0) when within 7 points at the two minute warning this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .492.
The Vikings are 7-0 (1.000) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent this season — tied for best in NFL. The Giants has allowed an average time of possession of 32 min and 38 s this season — highest in NFL.
The Vikings are undefeated (8-0) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .496.
The Vikings are 6-2 (.750) when not throwing an interception this season — tied for eighth-best in NFL. The Giants have intercepted 6 passes this season — tied for fewest in NFL.
Additional Matchup Notes for New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings scored on 54.5% of their drives last week — tied for second-best in NFL. The Giants defense allowed scores on 54.5% of opponent drives in Week 18 — tied for second-worst in NFL.
The Vikings are 7-0 (1.000) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent this season — tied for best in NFL. The Giants has allowed an average time of possession of 32 min and 38 s this season — highest in NFL.
The Vikings are 6-2 (.750) when not throwing an interception this season — tied for eighth-best in NFL. The Giants have intercepted 6 passes this season — tied for fewest in NFL.
The Giants had a third down conversion rate of just 28.6% last week — tied for fifth-worst in NFL. The Vikings defense allowed a third down conversion rate of just 22.2% in Week 18 — tied for third-best in NFL.
The Giants have scored on 46.1% of their drives in the second half this season — best in NFL. The Vikings defense has allowed scores on 39.4% of opponent drives in the second half this season — fifth-worst in NFL.
The Giants have thrown the ball 10 yards or less 75.4% of pass attempts this season — second-highest in NFL. The Vikings have allowed 6.6 yards per dropback on pass attempts between 1 and 10 yards this season — tied for worst in NFL.
New York Giants Offense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game
The Giants ran successful plays on 37% of pass attempts in the 1st half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
The Giants ran successful plays on 38% of pass attempts last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Giants ran successful plays on 28% of plays in the red zone last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Giants converted first downs on just 24 of 110 plays (22%) in the red zone last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 32%.
Minnesota Vikings Offense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game
The Vikings ran successful plays on 73% of pass attempts in Week 18 — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Vikings ran successful plays on 77% of pass attempts in the 2nd half in Week 18 — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.
The Vikings have averaged 340.5 passing yards per game (1,362/4) since Week 15 — best in NFL; League Avg: 219.1.
The Vikings have run the ball on 29% of plays (20 carries/70 plays) on 3rd and short this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 53%.
New York Giants Defense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game
The Giants defense has blitzed on 23% of plays this season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 13%.
The Giants defense has forced 19 fumbles this season — 2nd-most in NFL.
The Giants defense has allowed successful plays on 67% of rush attempts in the 4th quarter since Week 15 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%.
The Giants defense has intercepted 6 of 567 attempts (94.5 pass attempts per int.) this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43.2.
Minnesota Vikings Defense: Important Stats for NFC Wild Card game
The Vikings defense has allowed scores on 47% of opponent drives in the 3rd quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 30%.
Offenses facing the Vikings targeted TEs 16% of the time (201 Pass Attempts/1,242 plays) since the 2021 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 20%.
The Vikings defense tackled opponents for a loss on just 29 of 468 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) last season. — worst in NFL; League Avg: 11%.
The Vikings defense have forced three and outs on 15% of opponent drives since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 21%.
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